Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson admitted to being less than full strength last week, when he gained only 86 yards in 25 carries against Houston.

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Is Peterson at full strength?

The biggest question going into this game is Adrian Peterson's health. The Vikings halfback has an abdomen/groin strain that sounds awfully similar to Greg Jennings' injury earlier this season that eventually required surgery. If so, that's a significant ailment. Peterson will play but missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, and was only a part-time participant Friday. This week he admitted to being less than full strength last week, when he gained only 86 yards in 25 carries against Houston. The Vikings need Peterson at his best to win this game in ...